The View November 5 Hot Topics: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Reaction to President Barack Obama Election (Video)

November 5th, 2008 by Wendy

Tagged as: Barack Obama, Daytime TV, Talk shows, The View

On today’s (November 5) The View Hot Topics, Elisabeth Hasselbeck finally put down the boxing gloves in her fight for McCain and reacted to the election results of President-elect Barack Obama.

Check out the video clip from The View after the jump, as well as what Elisabeth Hasselbeck had this to say:

Elisabeth Hasselbeck responded to her daughter, Grace’s question about who lost the election, saying, “No one lost today – and God knows I fought hard on the other side. Today is a victory for this country. The first black president. The first black first lady. The first black family. I haven’t felt this good…

To which Joy Behar interrupted, with “Are you saying I was right all along?”

The two did mend their ongoing on-air feud with a handshake and a fist bump.

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On November 5th 2008, Leigh wrote:

Yes someone did lose! It was McShame and his poor excuse of a vp pick, Failin-Palin! Is that all she sees-color? Black, black, black! It’s a victory for all who can unite and look past the physical. She’s so ignorant I can’t stand it!
On November 5th 2008, jpack wrote:

I’m watching her now-She is pathetic!Of course she has to chime in now-after all the hate she spewed it’s too late for anyone to buy her”gentle” side-She should tell her daughter-THERE IS ONE BIG LOSER & YOU CAN CALL HER MOMMY!!! please get the hypocrite off the view-She obviously doesn’t represent the Younger generation!! Find another Lisa Ling-so we can be proud!!-She is sure double-talking today–What happened to her “honesty”-Hannity turned you down???
On November 5th 2008, rose oakley wrote:

What makes me sick is all the people who voted for Obama cause he is black…not what he stands for!! And Elizabeth makes me sick for not sticking to her guns….
I woke up this morning sick …not because he is black….because people voted for the wrong reason!! And already last night in his speach he is back peddling….He does not think he can get the job done now…..There you go!!
On November 5th 2008, Becky wrote:

Elisabeth Hasselbeck did what she has said all along on what people should do…respect the position of the President of The United States. You don’t have to agree with them but you respect the position. People are ready to tare EH apart no matter what she says. So you want her off the show…that makes a lot of sense. But I guess that is what people want on The View…all democrats. How boring would that be?
On November 5th 2008, Thandi Lawson wrote:

it’s truly sad u think that way…do u think Mc Cain could have repaired what took the Bush administration 8 yrs to practically destroy in one term? Obama was not back peddling….he was being realistic…he never said he can’t get the job done now…what he said is that it’s going to take longer than one term to fix everything completely. When u have over a trillion dollars in debt…which btw…impacts not only locally but globally….and troops in Iraq….and healthcare down the tube…is it even plausible to fix that in a term?! Obama is not superman and neither is McCain. Ppl didnt vote b/c of race…they voted for Obama b/c they believe he’s the man to help fix what’s going on right now in our country
On November 5th 2008, Liz wrote:

Elisabeth is an AMAZING American. I am so proud of her. The View has turned into the biggest joke, Whoopi who’s acting days are over, Joy is a D list comedian, Sherry – sherry who and then you have Elisabeth. All their careers are washed up and hers has just started !! Go Girl
On November 5th 2008, Gina wrote:

Elizabeth is a two-faced hypocrite. Now she’s acting like shes okay with Obama after all the hate and negativity she had for him. I don’t know how she got hired to be on the view. Her points are pointless.
For the 3rd comment on the site, Obama was not “back peddling”, he is just saying that realistically speaking, it will take time to fix all the problems. That we cannot expect him to have a magic wand and have a perfect world overnight. He wants us to stay realistic.
On November 5th 2008, rickster wrote:

Mr hassleback should be all means shut the f up.
She now is only quite cause the president elect has had no time possible make a mistake but the second he does and all do make a mistake or misjudgement than the other party is all over them. I am sure she like her brother shaw hannity will be there to wine and point fingers like bush has never goofed. Hell he goofed by being elected. But wasn’t alone he had 52 million idiots not once but twice. At least I can say I voted twice against him.
On November 5th 2008, Twhalen wrote:

What losers, first time voters…Maybe if you would have voted in the past you could have helped change and do something for your race many times over but instead crying and complaining and hanging on to Jesse Jackson was all you attempted to do Whoopi, BTW Why don’t they all PULL their pants up? Where does that come from LOSERS
On November 5th 2008, Twhalen wrote:

Rickster, Your comment shows how due to your mentality that is why you have a people that has never amounted to anything not because you couldn’t because complaining and crying about things is what you chose to do…WHY DO YOU ASSUME ALREADY President-elect Barack H. Obama will goof, make a mistake or misjudgment? Maybe he won’t….Why do you put him and your ownself down…You expect to fail…Stop the Jesse Jackson syndrome Look at Tony Dunge, Bill Cosby, Oprah, Believe in yourself and anything can happen. The mentality and the stinkin thinkin is what makes you a loser anyone can be a loser it takes heart and hope and faith and POSITIVE thinking to be something or someone.
On November 5th 2008, lee wrote:

Rickster… before you post, please check your spelling. You make no sense!!! So, in your words… maybe you should shut the f up!
On November 5th 2008, Becky wrote:

Lets see if I have this correct….you believe it is okay to voice your opinion (and not in a nice way) about EH but she is not allowed to voice her thoughts. Obama is our next president and I, like EH didn’t vote for him but we respect the office of the presidency and wish him well.
On November 5th 2008, Thandi Lawson wrote:

Liz ur just hating……hasselbeck is ignorant beyond measure
On November 5th 2008, Shaena wrote:

If there’s anything we should all learn now, or at least attempt to open up our minds and grow out of our ignorance, is that WE ARE ALL THE SAME. This feeling of superiority some may have is a figment of imagination. It is not real, it is a lie. A facade to blind us to what is really going on… Cheating, deception, stealing, and so forth. Well, it has now been exposed. America has opened up her eyes and we now see the truth. OBAMA IS THE TRUTH…. down to the very core of his being. Unfortunate, some people will never learn, but in contrary, it is so very fortunate that the majority of this country has. Majority wins… deal with it!
On November 5th 2008, CNG wrote:

As a full supporter of Barack Obama, I appreciate Elisabeth saying what she said. I know a few people like her. They fought hard for McCain. America spoke and America spoke loudly. It is refreshing to see that she understands and accepts the historical ramifications of this outcome. She is a true American.
On November 5th 2008, CNG wrote:

PS…I do not like Elisabeth…at all. I have always considered her very close-minded and ignorant…looking out at us from her ivory castle. But I do applaud her for her comments. She seemed authentic, but who knows.
On November 6th 2008, jazzie wrote:

I must agree EH(EEEWWWW) is ignorant, trying to play the part of a soccer mom. She should have saw that kick coming(azz shot).
Leaving her fresh baked cookies at how coming to the view to pass out knuckle sandwhiches, how fake.
I think you should stick to what you feel is really with in you, but lean to respect fact.
as said before MMMMAAAAJJJOOORRIITTTYY RRUULLEESS!
On November 6th 2008, Kim wrote:

I wanted to comment on the person who said that people only voted for Obama because he was black. Yes, I am an african american woman and I am indeed proud that this country has decided it was time that we put someone such as Obama in office, but it was not because of the color of his skin. I personally was prepared to vote for Clinton in the beginning, but I wanted to be sure that I was voting for the right reasons. I did my research and I found that Obama stood for what I believed in.

I was not a fan of President Bush, but I was willing to give him a chance. It appears that a lot of people are so caught up in the color of his skin that no matter what his intentions, they are just plain disgusted. Never mind that we are in a recession caused by the bush administration, forget that the war was supposed to be about finding Bin Laden. We were ready to impeach Clinton for much less and won’t give Obama a chance. It just really shows me that racism stills lives in this country. Not that I doubted it, but where is the christainity in that?
On November 6th 2008, steff wrote:

Elizabeth SUCKS!
No inauguration tickets for you….no more dinners at the white house with the queen for you!…..You choose the loosing side and made a fool of yourself while doing it. It was screamingly clear you were talking up McCain to receive “benefits” in the event he was elected. Now, do you really think Obama will be so impressed with your new CONVERSION he will “recognize” you?…..you are a” talk show fluff ball—actress want to be”! NOTHING more. Do you really think you have fooled or impressed anyone?
You SUCK!
On November 6th 2008, Kristi wrote:

I think each person on the view is unique and important to the view and I love them all. Elisabeth is part of the reason why I watch the view now. I don’t agree with her views most of the time, but I think that without her points of view, the show would be boring. The others always disagree with her (as do I). They would have no one to ague with. Some people are too closed minded and it is always important to hear the other side and what others are thinking. I always learn from her. Even Barak Obama said in his speech that he looked forward to listening and working with people who have DIFFERENT views from his own. This is how people learn and grow. I respect and love Barbara but I also think that Barbara is kinda rude to Elisabeth. I hope you don’t get rid of Elisabeth. She is important to keeping the show interesting and she keeps everyone on their toes.
On November 6th 2008, Doc Michaels wrote:

What’s funny about all the people who bash Elisabeth is that without her THE VIEW really would BE “THE” View. The entire show is comprised of a group of loud mouthed liberals who aren’t exactly a reflection of this country’s diversity, and Elisabeth — who represents a large amount of people in this country — is the solitary contrasting viewpoint. Without her the show would be an hourly commercial for the DNC every day of the week. And nobody would ever watch it.

That said I think it’s lame she didn’t stick to her actual beliefs, wish Obama well but not go into this “there are no losers today” viewpoint. No actual conservative believes that, even if I think most people are hoping Obama does well. Perhaps she’s more concerned right now about her standing in the show than standing up for what she believes in.
On November 6th 2008, Rose wrote:

I have to say I’m extremely disappointed in Elizabeth saying that she’s so ready to stand in line to support this president elect. Nobody knows what this man really stands for or what he is planning to do with this country. I wasn’t crazy about McCain either because he wasn’t a true conservative. However, he was extremely better option for this country and our safety than Obama. I find it appalling that any conservative would say that they support Obama because he is the most liberal, controversial person to ever get elected to run this country. It is an appalling situation that he couldn’t even get a job with the FBI or any high ranking government position because of all the relationships he’s had with leaders or former leaders of terrorist groups. I believe all conservatives need to come together, regroup and start standing up for what we believe in and fighting for our beliefs. I’m so tired of being politically correct while the liberals spew their hatred and contempt for us. Elisabeth, you should have stood firm and not run to support a man who will bring this country down and who wants to destroy the very things this country was built on.
On November 6th 2008, carolyn nash edwards wrote:

I think she should stay on the view. She needs to not be so transparent in her views and research the topics more to keep up with the others.
On November 6th 2008, Debbie wrote:

Elisabeth, McKaine Lost the election, it appears that she cant bring herself to say that and tell her daughter the truth. Yes the country has won, but someone had to loose, if McKaine can say it so can she.
On November 6th 2008, JLO wrote:

I’m sitting here reading through these posts, and I cannot believe how much hatred and ignorance is being displayed. It’s amazing. I’m certainly not saying all posts are such, but you know who you are. All of you Elisabeth-haters are just jealous of her. You can’t stand that she is intelligent, informed, and beautiful. Maybe you individuals need to look at yourselves in the mirror. She is on the View to give “her” views. Do you not get that??? She is no different than the other 4. That is what they are all “paid” to do. They ALL get loud and at times rude when trying to make their point. I’d like to know why it’s ok for the other 4, but not for Elisabeth? That’s a double-standard. I ask that pointed question, but I know the answer. It’s not ok for Elisabeth to express her policital views because she is conservative, and lefty liberals can’t stand to hear conservative viewpoints. They believe their’s is the only one that is correct, and should be the only one expressed. I voted for Obama, and wish him nothing but the best, but the attitude of some left-wing liberals is sickening, and it’s displayed every day on the View. Do you know how you sound????? Listen to yourself sometime. Get a clue!
On November 6th 2008, Smiley wrote:

I have read a few comments, I think that what the people that are hating on Barack need to realize is that the world is changing. What do we have to loose from what Bush has put us in.

Replubicans stop being in denial and face reality!!!

Realize that he is black and well educated and it is obivious that you and some others and willing to except that. Minorities have been on the back burner for many years and now it is time to come forward. Move on with your life and realize tha t Barack won the election off of many whites!!!
On November 6th 2008, Jason wrote:

When barbras askes her what she thinks, she puts her hands up and stutters, she cant take it and clearly has a technical mind glitch before running off with her setepford speech. She used her daughter as a sheild in front of her to dodge the commonsense bullets. She makes no sense, and clearly cant think for herself.
On November 6th 2008, Yes we can...and oh yeah....WE DID! wrote:

this is in response to …rose oakley ….why do you assume people voted for him only because he is black. no-one ever asked me if i was voting for clinton because he was white or reagan?! If I voted for him because he is black, that may be my reason. But you know as well as all the other people who sound like you….that it isn’t because he is black, but it’s because John McCain was not right for the job. And we all know that Palin wasn’t. Now you should have been sick for McCain picking a person much less a woman who was just plain ignorant. Anyone who thinks that they have Foreign Policy experience just because a helicopter flew over her state or because she can see Russia from her state isn’t dumb, it’s just plain ignorance. I voted for PRESIDENT OBAMA, because he made sense. on all of the issues, he just made sense. he has no excuses. And guess what. He is Black. and the beauty of it all is that …….he’s also white. Now that is just plain Beautiful.
On November 6th 2008, Sarah King wrote:

Let me say that I am a white Republican (who did vote for Obama this time around) and I have to say to rose oakley: How dare you say that ANYONE votes for the wrong reason!!! This is a democracy where we all get to choose our own reasons and your views are in my opinion quite un-American as well as unappreciative of the men and women who have served and died for ALL of us to have the right to vote for our own reasons.
On November 6th 2008, ro.bazan wrote:

WOW!!!! I can’t believe all this hatred. What are you really teaching your children behind closed doors?! For those of you who can’t grasp the reality of Obama being your president GET OVER IT. Who wouldn’t want a president that is not only SMART, PENSIVE, KNOWS HOW TO SPELL, KNOWS HOW TO CAPTURE AN AUDIENCE WITH SUCH POWERFUL AND MOVING SPEECHES,WHO KNOWS ABOUT STRUGGLE, WHO HAS FOUGHT HIS WAY TO THE TOP FROM THE BOTTOM OF NOTHING. He didn’t have his daddy give him anything and yet he still made it to the top. He knows how to survive in this country and be successful. I will support him in every way! If he can do it than so can I. He brings motivation to everyone if you would only take the time to listen.
On November 7th 2008, Rose wrote:

The problem with Obama is not the fact that he is 1/2 black, but that he doesn’t stand for anything! Every time he got called out for an issue, he threw that person under the bus. When it came out about his church preaching hatred and anti-America beliefs, he threw him under the bus even though he had said he was his mentor. When it came out about his past associations with terrorists, he denied even knowing them (until it was proven true). He refused to even wear the American flag pin on his jackets because he didn’t believe in what the flag stood for until this was reported on the news, then all of a sudden, he began wearing the American flag pin on his jackets. You say we should take the time to listen to him — I have. It doesn’t matter how well of a public speaker someone is, if he doesn’t stand for anything and is willing to DO or SAY anything to get elected, it’s WRONG.
On November 7th 2008, doug wrote:

Anyone who says the black comminuty didn’t vote on race is lying. 97% of the black vote…what did the black comminuties leader Martin Luther King say “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character” BUt what did the black comminty do…voted on teh color of Barack’s skin……
On November 29th 2008, Gillybean wrote:

Doug you are being silly – how did you vote? I bet for Mccain and I wonder why?